The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for drama actors! The rankings were determined through a data analysis of the media coverage, participation, interaction, and community indexes of 50 actors who appeared in dramas that aired between December 9, 2024 and January 9, 2025. “Squid Game 2” star Lee Jung… Continue reading January Drama Actor Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
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2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards Announces Nominees
The 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards has revealed this year’s list of nominees! On January 22 local time, the iHeartRadio Music Awards officially announced its nominations for the upcoming award ceremony, which celebrates the most-played artists on iHeartRadio stations and the iHeartRadio app from the past year. This year, iHeartRadio added a new Favorite K-Pop Dance… Continue reading 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards Announces Nominees
ARrC’s Ziwoo Officially Leaves The Group
Just five months after ARrC’s debut, Mystic Story has announced Ziwoo’s departure from the group. On January 22, Mystic Story released the following statement announcing that Ziwoo had left ARrC: Hello. This is Mystic Story. Ziwoo, who has been with ARrC as a member of the group up until now, has left the group due… Continue reading ARrC’s Ziwoo Officially Leaves The Group
BTS’s Jimin Makes Billboard 200 History As 1st Korean Soloist To Chart An Album For 26 Weeks
BTS’s Jimin has set a new record on the Billboard 200! On January 22 local time, Billboard revealed that Jimin’s second solo album “MUSE”—which first debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 back in July—had climbed back up to No. 118 in its 26th consecutive week on the chart. Notably, “MUSE” has now become… Continue reading BTS’s Jimin Makes Billboard 200 History As 1st Korean Soloist To Chart An Album For 26 Weeks
Rosé’s “APT.” Rises To No. 1 On Billboard’s Digital Song Sales Chart + Becomes 1st K-Pop Song To Top Global Excl. U.S. Chart For 12 Weeks
For the first time since its release, BLACKPINK’s Rosé and Bruno Mars’ “APT.” was the best-selling song of the week in the United States! On January 21 local time, Billboard announced that “APT.” had risen to a new peak of No. 1 on Billboard’s Digital Song Sales chart—marking its first time topping the chart, which… Continue reading Rosé’s “APT.” Rises To No. 1 On Billboard’s Digital Song Sales Chart + Becomes 1st K-Pop Song To Top Global Excl. U.S. Chart For 12 Weeks
January Variety Star Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
The Korean Business Research Institute has published this month’s brand reputation rankings for variety stars! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community awareness indexes of 50 popular entertainers, using big data collected from December 4, 2024 to January 4, 2025. Yoo Jae Suk held onto his… Continue reading January Variety Star Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
RIIZE Makes Meaningful Donation Of 100 Million Won In Fan Club’s Name
The members of RIIZE rang in the new year by making a generous donation to a meaningful cause! On January 21, the Walking With Us Children’s Foundation announced that RIIZE had donated a total of 100 million won (approximately $70,000) to Allkidstra, a music education program that provides learning opportunities and experiences for underprivileged children.… Continue reading RIIZE Makes Meaningful Donation Of 100 Million Won In Fan Club’s Name
“Single’s Inferno 4” And Former “Produce 48” Contestant Lee Si An Sued By Her Agency
“Single’s Inferno 4” contestant Lee Si An has been sued by her agency for breach of contract. On January 21, Leaders Entertainment announced that they had filed a lawsuit against Lee Si An, who is currently starring in the fourth season of Netflix’s popular dating show “Single’s Inferno.” The former idol trainee first entered the… Continue reading “Single’s Inferno 4” And Former “Produce 48” Contestant Lee Si An Sued By Her Agency
Watch: IVE Oozes Confidence In New Dance Practice Video For “REBEL HEART”
IVE has shared a closer look at the choreography for their latest hit! On January 21, IVE released the official dance practice video for “REBEL HEART,” their new pre-release single from their upcoming EP “IVE EMPATHY.” The newly released video offers a full view of all six members’ dance moves throughout the song, along with… Continue reading Watch: IVE Oozes Confidence In New Dance Practice Video For “REBEL HEART”
“Check In Hanyang” Ratings Return To All-Time High
Channel A’s “Check in Hanyang” returned to the highest viewership ratings of its run last night! On January 19, “Check in Hanyang” rose to an average nationwide rating of 3.0 percent for its latest episode, matching its all-time high from last month. Meanwhile, tvN’s “When the Stars Gossip” climbed to an average nationwide rating of… Continue reading “Check In Hanyang” Ratings Return To All-Time High